FAQ of tandem skydiving

 

1. What are Paradive's heights for skydive?

First, it is important to know that the time of the free-fall will change according to the height of the jump. During your fall, you will reach a speed of up to 120 mph, which allows for approximately 60 seconds of free fall!

There are a few options of heights you can choose from:

-In the middle of the week the jump is from 11,000 feet- way above the clouds. (40 seconds of free-fall)

-On weekends you will jump from 12,000 feet- the world's most popular altitude for skydive! (50 seconds of free-fall)

And if you want, you can even go higher- to 14,000 feet 'Jet Tandem'; which is one of the world's highest altitudes for skydive! (70-80 seconds of free-fall).

*The height of the jump is a major part of the experience, but it is important to understand that the altitudes may change during the flight, due to weather changes and/or due to limitations of aerial activity.

 

2. What landscape will I see during the skydive?

Paradive's dropzone is located just half a mile from one of the most beautiful beaches in Israel- Habonim Bay, where the sea changes its colors from deep blue to amazing turquoise.

From above, after your instructor deploys your parachute, you'll learn that Israel is a lot smaller than you thought: you can see the coastline up to the Dan region, and sometimes even up to the snowy Mount Hermon. Across the beach, there are the green fields of the area, which connect to the Carmel forests.

Thanks to Habonim's coastline, Paradive is considered as one of the most beautiful skydiving sites in the world, And Just a quick look at our photo gallery will make you understand why you should come check this special place from the sky.

You will have 5-8 minutes of canopy flight and gliding!

 

3. How do you maintain a high level of safety in Paradive?

Paradive is the most senior, experienced and leading skydiving club in the country! It was founded in the year 2000, and already over 450,000 skydives were performed here.

When it comes to skydiving, it is clear that it's important for you to make sure that you're in the best and most professional hands that there is. We put your safety above all:

Paradive's instructors:

Our instructors are amongst the most senior and professional one's in Israel. Each one has over thousands of skydives, and years of experience.

Skydiving Equipment:

Paradive's parachutes and reserve parachutes are maintained by Shlomi Pearl, who holds the highest level of expertise for packing parachutes ('Master rigger'), And is the only one in Israel holding that title.

Shlomi is also an examiner on behalf of the 'Civil Aviation Authority', and is authorized to train and qualify parachute packers. Paradive's parachute equipment is maintained and operated according to all regulations and safety standards existing (and even beyond), at the highest level of investment and professionalism; without any competition- to ensure best and most safe experience.

Aircraft:

Our skydiving airplane is the most modern one in Israel amongst skydiving airplanes (both military and civilian), And its engine is the only one who is included in the manufacturer's latest list of engines.

 

4. Is there an option to document the skydive?

Yes of course! Since skydiving is an experience with such a huge adrenalin rush, you would want to have some kind of a memory from it!

There are three packages you can choose from:

-Professional Video and Photos- by a dedicated photographer that jumps in front of you.

-'Selfie'- a video done by your instructor.

-Premium package- Combines both the dedicated photographer's video&photos and the 'selfie' video.

 

5. Can I take my Camera or GoPro with me?

Unfortunately, that is not an option. We follow the national standards put in place by the United States Parachute Association ('USPA'), which state only licensed skydivers with a minimum of 200 jumps can skydive with a camera. If you'd like, as offered above- you may choose one of our filming packages to capture your entire experience.

 

6. How can I pay?

You can pay either by credit card or cash. The payment will take place on site- at the day of your skydive.

 

7. what are your days of activity?

In the summer we skydive from Tuesday to Saturday,

And in the winter from Wednesday to Saturday (of course if the weather conditions are suitable).

 

 

8. Do I need to book the skydive in advance?

We recommend that you book your arrival for a tandem skydive at least two to three weeks in advance.

Also, it is always recommended to call before arriving to make sure that the weather conditions of that day are good for skydive.

 

9. How long is the whole experience?

The whole staying time is around three to four hours- including the forms, ground instructions, flight, skydive and changing waiting times that there may be. The booking is for the time of arrival.

 

10. My question wasn't answered?

If we missed a question you may have, please call us:

Sunday-Thursday between 08:00am and 18:00pm,

Friday-Saturday between 08:00am and 15:00pm,

At 04-6391068 (+972 4 639-1068), or send us an email to: info@paradive.co.il.

 

Feel free to fly...